No matter where you’re from, all of us have shared one common experience: we’ve all ridden on a school bus at one point in our lives. That’s why on the fourth Tuesday in April, we celebrate School Bus Driver Appreciation Day. Originating in California,...

Every year, we hear tragic stories of accidents caused by reckless driving in work zones. These incidents are far too common; however, they can be prevented. That’s why this week is National Work Zone Awareness Week, a time to support public health...

Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C-Deerpark) is highlighting his Fix the Roads initiative within the 98th Assembly District, which is comprised of parts of Rockland and Orange counties. Across the Hudson Valley, the prevalence of potholes has presented a...

Each year, April 15 marks more than just a deadline. Tax Day is a moment that reminds us of the responsibility we all share in funding our government, but also raises an important question: Are taxpayers getting their money’s worth? For working families...

Every spring, as winter loosens its grip and signs of new life begin to emerge, families around the world gather to observe Passover, a holiday rooted in memory, faith and freedom. Passover, or Pesach, commemorates the biblical story of the Israelites’...

Each year, Americans adjust their clocks twice as part of a routine many have followed their entire lives. In the spring, we move our clocks forward one hour. In the fall, we set them back again. While the process may feel routine today, Daylight Saving...

Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C-Deerpark) stood in support of a joint press conference to highlight the state’s flawed energy policies and the steep price New Yorkers will pay if Albany does not change course. A memo issued by the New York State Energy...

Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C-Deerpark) stood in support of a bipartisan press conference earlier today calling for greater state investment in local roads, bridges and culverts. Brabenec was joined by colleagues from both the state Senate and Assembly....

A recent Marist Poll reveals a startling reality: one in three New Yorkers say they are planning to leave our state because the cost of living has become “out of hand.” That sentiment isn’t about party labels or ideology. It’s about everyday New...

This week brings attention to a condition many people have never heard of but affects millions worldwide: anosmia, the loss of the sense of smell. Anosmia Awareness Day is observed this year on Friday, Feb. 27, offering an important opportunity to highlight...